Waze: outsmarting traffic together
https://www.waze.com/forum/
Perhaps it's a silly question but did Waze already talked with local lawyers?top_gun_de wrote:This is not yet clear, and I wish Shirli would explain this to us.
They forgot to mention that 'top community members' has to use NanoRep for the communication.top_gun_de wrote:Waze jas defined a way of structured communication in february, but there is no communication along these channels.
Perhaps they should ask a lawyer.draft wrote:Terms of use
...
Waze is allowed to change things if the feel something could be illegal.
...
Better someone who could explain where the difference is between France, Switzerland, Denmark and Germany. Not based on feelings.
+1Tilonius wrote:This decision was a big mistake.
The user should decide whether to use it.
We will lose many users.
well saidtop_gun_de wrote:Shirli,shirlig wrote:Hi guys,
We have just removed from the map all the speed cameras in Denmark, Switzerland and Germany due to it being illegal in these countries.
as the german coordinator, I write this on behalf of the german community, and I am sure that the community from switzerland and denmark will agree:
Please, reconsider your decision. It is ill-advised on the legal side, and it will hurt Waze's position on the navigation market.
Every navigation software offers speed-cameras or comparable services. Navigon/Garmin decided to warn of "Unfallschwerpunkte" (locations with high potential of accident), and use the existence of a speed cam as an indicator for such locations.
Since every other app offers this service either free or as a premium service, I am sure that the removal of traffic cam warnings will hurt the product in the markets of germany, switzerland and denmark. These three countries are relatively wealthy with a population that is both attractive in direct sales revenue and advertising revenue.
Besides, Waze thrives on the community's effort to improve the maps and services. This surprising "fait-accompli" is a sure way to hurt the community and reduce its contribution.
Best regards,
Detlev
